The announcement comes as Canada seeks new markets for its canola after China imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian imports in August. This followed Canada's move last year to levy a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China's move to restrict rare earth exports "backfired," uniting Western nations to find alternative supplies. After global backlash, Beijing suspended the curbs for a year, but Bessent warned China's leverage over the minerals market is rapidly weake
At the 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave, Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised India's collaborative approach, rather than extracting Africa's critical minerals, which are vital for the global clean energy transition.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday celebrated the National Day of the United Kingdom, highlighting the evolving ties between the two nations. He noted that the relationship has evolved from a complex historical association to a dynamic and forward-looking partnership.
Pakistan and Canada discussed boosting trade and investment, focusing on agriculture and minerals. Canadian FM Anita Anand thanked Pakistan for supporting canola exports. Both sides reaffirmed cooperation, while separate talks in Islamabad explored expanding agricultural collaboration and su
US President Donald Trump said the rare earth dispute with China has been "settled" after meeting President Xi Jinping in South Korea, marking a major step in easing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.
During his multi-nation visit, Trump secured billions of dollars in new investments, announced the end of a regional conflict, signed multiple trade and minerals agreements, and held a historic meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Drilling at Deccan Gold Mines Limited's critical mineral block in Chhattisgarh will begin in December, marking a key step in India's efforts to secure domestic supplies of strategic resources like nickel, copper, platinum, and palladium, Hanuma Prasad, Managing Director, Deccan Gold Mines Li
In a wide-ranging and rambling speech on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Wednesday, Trump said the expected trade deal would be good for both countries and "something very exciting for everybody".
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a last opportunity to the Maharashtra government to file its affidavit in the case filed by advocate Surendra Gadling in connection with the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case.
Ajai Chowdhry, Co-Founder of HCL and Chairman of the National Quantum Mission, has warned that China's dominance over rare earth elements poses a serious strategic risk to global manufacturing, including India's ambitions in electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced technologies.